US Bridges

Lrd Fire Lane RD over Devils Creek

Good

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Cth O-49 · Structure no. B54009700000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fire Lane RD over Devils Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Fire Lane RD over Devils Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesLrd Fire Lane RD
CrossesDevils Creek
Location0.9M N JCT Cth O-49
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.52067, -91.39008
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2024)
Projected traffic117 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Fire Lane RD over Devils Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Fire Lane RD over Devils Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Fire Lane RD over Devils Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Fire Lane RD over Devils Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Fire Lane RD over Devils Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.